Comments on: More proof I don’t know what I’m doing

By: Meems

Meems — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 06:36:08 +0000

Her little arms and hands look so cute coloring. And her hair looks beautiful. Great job with the editing.

By: mdv

mdv — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:09:03 +0000

P.S. I know several Nikon user who said that getting a tutorial DVD helped. If you are interested, I will send you the information when I return home.

The second shot is fabulous.

By: mdv

mdv — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:06:32 +0000

If we lived closer, I would propose that we become photo buddies. That way you could learn how to use your Nikon D80 and I could learn how to use my Canon 5D.

By: Digirati Dad

Digirati Dad — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:52:36 +0000

I’m a big fan of the ExpoDisc.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:29:06 +0000

ok, one more book suggeston. It’s called The Digital Photography Book, by Scott Kelby. It’s a bit cheeky and I’ve only read 20 pages so far, but it seems to be pretty helpful without being too technical. In fact, toen of the very first things he mentioned was about the White balance, but I think I saw you have that mostly figured out now. Anyhow, I jsut wnated to mention it. As I was skimming through it last night I said to my husband, “I should tell Zoot about this one, too.” And he was all “Um…Zoot?” so I had to tell him “Interwebs – blog…you know, peple I don’t know, but care about.” he just laughed.

By: Gry

Gry — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 06:54:50 +0000

Since I am #36 to comment, and I haven’t read all the previous comments, my comment will probably be a repeat of someone else’s comment – but here goes anyway!

Try shooting in RAW, then get yourself Lightroom and see what you can fiddle up! Lots of fun, and you can get some really neat results…

By: aimeslee

aimeslee — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 03:49:00 +0000

That’s one seriously cute child, supremely huggable I imagine. (Skin and bone chilluns are no fun to hug.)

Hay, on the photog, I’m the same way. I’ve never tried to learn Chinese, but I imagine it’s a lot like that. To me, anyway. The info just doesn’t ingest or synthsize. Was the yellow photo taken in artificial light, like indoors with a lamp nearby? My light bulbs do that sometimes. Just a thought….

After copying the knowledgeable comments above and then pasting them into an email to myself, I suggest that Jessica or Kerri write a column on digital photog for this blog!

By: Nags

Nags — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 03:30:16 +0000

ohh i know pretty much zilch about digital photography but i tremendously enjoy photographing food.. have a blog, you can check it out if you have time

http://www.cookingandme.blogspot.com

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 03:13:11 +0000

Just an FYI to anyone thinking about buying a digital SLR-

If you have been shooting film with an SLR, you MIGHT want to buy a digital of the same make because they often can use the sames lenses. And also note, while a manual camera without autofocus capabilities often can NOT use an autofocus lens (as an autofocus), many autofocus cameras CAN use your old manual lenses (as manual).

Even though not ovelry popular, I have always used Pentax cameras. First and foremost, I have tiny hands, and Pentax SLRs run small and fit my hands perfectly. Secondly, all of my equipment, from my first all manual Pentax to my current set-up is interchangeable. And when I finally save up enough to buy the digital SLR, I will be able to use all my lenses with it, which rocks when you are poor.

Just a thought.

By: mamma knows

mamma knows — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 01:47:37 +0000

I’am having the same problem, I bought a NIKON D40 and haven’t taken it off of auto. It’s so confusing or maybe I’m just an idiot. My goal is to learn this, to know it really well, and so far that just hasn’t happened yet. Hopefully soon!